Java Backend Engineer (Senior) – Distributed Systems

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

InRhythm is seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer in Bangalore, India, with 6+ years of software engineering experience in Java 21, Spring Boot, and microservices. You will architect large-scale, event-driven systems, leverage Kafka or RabbitMQ, and lead design reviews while mentoring teams.

Responsibilities include deploying with Kubernetes, managing API Gateways, and integrating Oracle databases with enterprise systems. Strong consulting mindset and client-facing skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement distributed systems using Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-native tooling
• Architect microservices that are resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant using Kafka or RabbitMQ for messaging
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable system designs
• Deploy and manage containers using Kubernetes, and orchestrate APIs via API Gateways (Kong or similar)
• Work with data teams to model and manage schemas on Oracle and integrate with existing enterprise systems
• Lead design reviews, mentor engineering teams, and set technical direction across multiple workstreams
• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor in architecture discussions, contributing to internal playbooks and knowledge sharing

Job description

Company Name: InRhythm

Job Role: Senior Java Backend Engineer

Experience Required: 5 to 10 Years

Location: Bangalore, India

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Industry: Technology Consulting / Software Development

What You’ll Do :

• Design and implement distributed systems using Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-native tooling
• Architect microservices that are resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant using Kafka or RabbitMQ for messaging
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable system designs
• Deploy and manage containers using Kubernetes, and orchestrate APIs via API Gateways (Kong or similar)
• Work with data teams to model and manage schemas on Oracle and integrate with existing enterprise systems
• Lead design reviews, mentor engineering teams, and set technical direction across multiple workstreams
• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor in architecture discussions, contributing to internal playbooks and knowledge sharing

Requirements :

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java 21, Spring Boot, Microservices, cloud-native design
• Proven experience architecting large-scale, event-driven systems with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes
• Strong command of API Gateway platforms such as Kong, Apigee, or similar
• Experience working with Oracle or other enterprise-grade relational databases
• Ability to lead complex system designs, mentor developers, and influence architecture across domains
• A strong consulting mindset: collaborative, outcome-driven, and client-facing when needed

Why You’ll Thrive at InRhythm :

We’re a community of builders who believe in doing our best work and helping others do the same.

For example, we recently published our Angular Playbook, a living blueprint for building composable, high-performance, enterprise-grade frontends. Born from our evolution beyond monolithic architectures, it empowers engineers to create modular, reusable systems that drive innovation at scale.

At InRhythm, you’ll :

• Work on high-visibility, high-impact projects that shape the digital landscape
• Join empowered, autonomous teams driven by shared ownership and real-world impact
• Lead within empowered, autonomous teams that thrive on shared ownership
• Collaborate with bold thinkers in a community that champions learning, innovation, and growth
• Give back by hosting tech talks, mentoring peers, and driving innovation